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SAFE AND UNSAFE TOUCH

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“Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a
nightmare in the darkness of the soul.” tmare in the darkness of the soul.” —Dave Pelzerelzer
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It is essential to understand the difference between safe and unsafe touches.

Safe touches make you feel secure, comfortable, and happy, such as when

your parents hug or kiss you. On the other hand, if a stranger holds your

hand forcefully or an adult you know hugs you from behind despite your
objections, it can make you feel uncomfortable and unsafe.

Ron and Rachel were brother and sister. One day, they were getting late for

school. Their father was not well, so he called his friend Jerry to help drop

his children to school.

“Hello, kids! Are you ready to go to school?" Uncle

Jerry chirped. When school got over, he came to

pick up Ron and Rachel. On their way home,

Uncle Jerry said, “Let us go have ice

cream.” When they finished their ice

cream, Uncle Jerry leaned towards
Rachel, “Oh, Rachel! Where did all

your ice cream go?” Rachel giggled
and said, “In my tummy!”

Uncle Jerry started tickling Rachel,

and Rachel did not like that. When
they returned home, Rachel sat

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